On the island of Hourai, the old man was analyzing the experiences of and .

I am sure there was no malice in the philosophy of the <<<< Sori Kyokai ......>>

But sadly, it is not in line with reality, the old man commented.

<> did not speak in a backhanded way.

The old man concludes that there is a possibility that she may have been tricked into working for the association.

One of the reasons for this conclusion is the fact that <> Arianne also used to talk about >.

<> to them ......? >>

I am beginning to think that they are just consumables.

<> and the <>.

or tomorrow, if possible>.

The old man then summarizes his report to Jin.

* * * * * *

Meanwhile, Jin's side.

Yumie and Vera, who had been investigating the <, called me to tell me that they had finished their investigation and would report back to me.

So, Jin goes to the facility via the Warp Gate. His escort was a mini Reiko.

<

"Thank you for coming all the way here, Master."

Yumie seems to be the spokesperson this time.

A lot of things were missing.

"Well, that's a shame."

"First of all, two of the 's magical power cores are missing.

< (presently the Northern Tribe), but both of them are gone.

"Two medical golems are missing.

This place was built as a to receive evacuees, so of course it has medical facilities.

However, since it was still in the process of maintenance, the infirmary was not yet equipped, and it seems that only two medical golems were deployed, far short of the original plan of 20 golems.

"One combat golem was missing and three were destroyed.

It is believed to have been destroyed in a fight with an intruder, Vera said.

One of the missing golems may have been abducted for research.

"I see. ....... How good are they?　Yeah, I guess it's easier to understand if we use you guys as a benchmark.

"Yes, master. ...... is about the same as me or 10 Yummies."

That's quite a figure.

Jin was a little curious as to who he was dealing with who had destroyed three such battle golems.

But for now, the priority is to report.

"The bookshelves of books on magic and technology are all gone. I have been trying to get a hold of ......, but I had only three books in my collection.

It seems the bookshelves are much more expensive .......

"What are the books?"

"One medical one on tranquilization, one on building shelters and bases, and one on an introduction to mixing potions with magic."

"Oh ...... that's probably taken out by <. ......"

From the allusions, the drugs, and the pyramid-like cathedral, Jin guessed.

"Also, the herb room was ransacked."

Medicinal herbs?

"Yes. <

What kind of plants?

"It is a plant called Fana. It is similar to <> from which the fiber is taken."

That's it. ......

"Yes?"

Jin explained that at the moment, a group called <> is apparently administering <> to its followers.

"My God, ......< has a strong effect on the nervous system and must be strictly controlled to prevent it from becoming an addiction."

"Wait a minute. Wait a minute...a grow room where <> has been grown until recently?　For hundreds of years?

"Oh, no. Oh, no. < that had undergone a long-term preservation process.

Originally, can be preserved for a long time.

There is a record that < (Ooga lotus), which is more than 2,000 years old, has sprouted and grown.

Therefore, if they are kept in a proper preservation environment (depending on the seeds, low temperature and dry conditions are preferable), they should be able to be preserved for a very long time.

In fact, it can. ...... And then?"

"Yes, all three of the magic tools that can activate <> were missing.

Not quite brainwashing, but the use of magic to direct the mind to behave in a certain way can be a terrifying thing.

And the rest?

Yes, pens, paper clips and other daily necessities.

Maybe that's another one of those.

That's all. We didn't have that many materials and supplies to begin with.

"What about that big safe?　It looks like it could hold a lot more.

Yes. <, but also many more weapons and arms, but we couldn't make it in time."

"I didn't know that. ......"

To all intents and purposes, this was incomplete.

"That makes me wonder about the other intruder."

Jin checked with Yumie and Vera for more information.

"We don't know much more than what we've told you, but there may be a record of it in the cleaning golem.

"What?"

The cleaning golem has a recording device.

Hmm?

Apparently, the designer of the thought it necessary to keep a record of the rooms it has cleaned.

The <> has its own passageway to each room.

It has the advantage of being able to go in and out of rooms even when the entrances are blocked.

And if the room is in use for meetings, meetings, etc., cleaning will be done later.

<

So, Yumie and Vera are going to investigate the video recordings of the <>.

They have one hour to finish.

Jin decides to return to Horai Island.